"Disney on Ice: Rockin' Ever After" is at Staples Center through Monday, at Honda Center in Anaheim from Tuesday through Dec. 22, at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario Dec. 25-29 and at the Long Beach Arena Jan. 1-5. FELD ENTERTAINMENT

The Mouse House’s knack for stirring up the imagination is extravagantly demonstrated in the Disney on Ice production “Rockin’ Ever After,” which is making its way around Southern California over the next few weeks.

Although the skating shows have been staged continuously throughout the world since 1981, each Disney on Ice tour manages to embrace a new and unique theme.

“Rockin’ Ever After” presents a talent competition premise that shows off the various flairs of Mickey Mouse’s kingdom of fairytale princesses and characters. Costumed skaters tell the stories through song, dance and humorous dialogue.

“This show has a much more modern style, with upbeat music that is very up-to-date,” skating performer Joanna Webber said.

While children will enjoy the poppy tunes, parents will actually recognize the contemporary songs, such as Madonna’s “Vogue” and The Go-Go’s “We Got the Beat.”

The show’s performers are actually world-class skaters with years of experience and hours of rehearsal behind them, which enable them to effortlessly glide across the ice in bulky costumes.

“I’ve been touring with Disney on Ice for seven years so far, and I have performed as a ton of different characters,” Webber said. “I am involved in each of the stories at some point during ‘Rockin’ Ever After.’”

The tour arrived at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday and will move on to Honda Center in Anaheim next week, followed by stops at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario later this month and the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach just after the New Year.

As the theme title states, “Rockin” centers on the most memorable tunes from Disney films. Songs include “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast,” “I See the Light” from “Tangled,” and “Kiss the Girl” from “The Little Mermaid.”

The Disney spectacle presents a plethora of favorite characters, including the debut of the character Merida, from the Disney Pixar film ‘Brave’. Each act comes with sets that mimic the films.

“As soon as the crowd hears Sebastian’s ‘Under the Sea”, they go wild,” Webber said. “All of the songs are nostalgic and exciting for all ages.”

The talent show is hosted by classic favorites Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck. Major headliners of the show include the characters Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel and Pinocchio.

Along with colorful choreography and a playlist of beloved song favorites, guests will witness a variety of entertainment acts, including acrobatics and aerialists.

“The show is very Broadway-esque with something for everyone,” Webber said. “The characters and script are very funny, and the music is rocking.”

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